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Finding the Third Proportional to 517 and 924

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Solution

The third proportional to 517 and 924 is: 1,651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517 : 924 = 924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517/924 = 924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517x = 924 × 924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517x = 853,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,776/517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.40

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