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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.88 and 862.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.88 and 862.88 is: 1,454.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.88 : 862.88 = 862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.88/862.88 = 862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.88x = 862.88 × 862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.88x = 744,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,553.27/511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.56

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