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Finding the Third Proportional to 513.94 and 783.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 513.94 and 783.75 is: 1,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 783.75 = 783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/783.75 = 783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 783.75 × 783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 614,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,264.06/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.21

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