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Finding the Third Proportional to 509 and 855

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Solution

The third proportional to 509 and 855 is: 1,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509 : 855 = 855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509/855 = 855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509x = 855 × 855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509x = 731,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,025/509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.20

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