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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.88 and 791.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.88 and 791.06 is: 1,222.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.88 : 791.06 = 791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.88/791.06 = 791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.88x = 791.06 × 791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.88x = 625,779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,779.88/511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.52

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