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Finding the Third Proportional to 511 and 714.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 511 and 714.50 is: 999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 714.50 = 714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/714.50 = 714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 714.50 × 714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 510,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,510.25/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.04

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