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Finding the Third Proportional to 514.88 and 679.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 514.88 and 679.75 is: 897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.88 : 679.75 = 679.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.88/679.75 = 679.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.88x = 679.75 × 679.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.88x = 462,060.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,060.06/514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.42

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