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Finding the Third Proportional to 510.38 and 783.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 510.38 and 783.94 is: 1,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.38 : 783.94 = 783.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.38/783.94 = 783.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.38x = 783.94 × 783.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.38x = 614,558.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,558.00/510.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.13

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