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Finding the Third Proportional to 512.50 and 780

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Solution

The third proportional to 512.50 and 780 is: 1,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 780 = 780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/780 = 780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 780 × 780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 608,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,400/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.12

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