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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.25 and 588.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.25 and 588.25 is: 676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 588.25 = 588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/588.25 = 588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 588.25 × 588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 346,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,038.06/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.85

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