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Finding the Third Proportional to 513.84 and 750.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 513.84 and 750.19 is: 1,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 750.19 = 750.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/750.19 = 750.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 750.19 × 750.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 562,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,781.29/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.24

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