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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.03 and 770.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.03 and 770.63 is: 1,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 770.63 = 770.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/770.63 = 770.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 770.63 × 770.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 593,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,862.89/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.09

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