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Finding the Third Proportional to 512.63 and 842.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 512.63 and 842.25 is: 1,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 842.25 = 842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/842.25 = 842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 842.25 × 842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 709,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,385.06/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.83

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