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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.75 and 792.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.75 and 792.25 is: 1,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 792.25 = 792.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/792.25 = 792.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 792.25 × 792.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 627,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,660.06/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.50

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