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Finding the Third Proportional to 512.50 and 858.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 512.50 and 858.88 is: 1,439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 858.88 = 858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/858.88 = 858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 858.88 × 858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 737,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,666.27/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.35

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