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Finding the Third Proportional to 512.63 and 824.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 512.63 and 824.06 is: 1,324.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 824.06 = 824.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/824.06 = 824.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 824.06 × 824.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 679,079.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,079.00/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.71

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