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Finding the Third Proportional to 510.75 and 693.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 510.75 and 693.75 is: 942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.75 : 693.75 = 693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.75/693.75 = 693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.75x = 693.75 × 693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.75x = 481,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,289.06/510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.32

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