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Finding the Third Proportional to 509 and 714

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Solution

The third proportional to 509 and 714 is: 1,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 714 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/714 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 714 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 509,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,796/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.56

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