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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.38 and 796.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.38 and 796.38 is: 1,240.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 796.38 = 796.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/796.38 = 796.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 796.38 × 796.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 634,213.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,213.14/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.21

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