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Finding the Third Proportional to 512.72 and 954.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 512.72 and 954.56 is: 1,777.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 954.56 = 954.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/954.56 = 954.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 954.56 × 954.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 911,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,189.57/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.17

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