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Finding the Third Proportional to 512.26 and 715.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 512.26 and 715.71 is: 999.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.26 : 715.71 = 715.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.26/715.71 = 715.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.26x = 715.71 × 715.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.26x = 512,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,242.15/512.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.96

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