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Finding the Third Proportional to 515 and 772.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 515 and 772.75 is: 1,159.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515 : 772.75 = 772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515/772.75 = 772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515x = 772.75 × 772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515x = 597,142.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,142.56/515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.50

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