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Finding the Third Proportional to 510.05 and 762.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 510.05 and 762.75 is: 1,140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.05 : 762.75 = 762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.05/762.75 = 762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.05x = 762.75 × 762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.05x = 581,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,787.56/510.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.66

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