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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.13 and 776.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.13 and 776.81 is: 1,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 776.81 = 776.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/776.81 = 776.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 776.81 × 776.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 603,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,437.66/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.61

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