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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.75 and 735

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.75 and 735 is: 1,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 735 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/735 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 735 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 540,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,225/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.64

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