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Finding the Third Proportional to 511.97 and 720.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 511.97 and 720.94 is: 1,015.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 720.94 = 720.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/720.94 = 720.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 720.94 × 720.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 519,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,750.88/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.20

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