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Finding the Third Proportional to 511 and 1,198.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 511 and 1,198.50 is: 2,810.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 1,198.50 = 1,198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/1,198.50 = 1,198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 1,198.50 × 1,198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 1,436,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,402.25/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.96

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