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Finding the Third Proportional to 517.38 and 801.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 517.38 and 801.75 is: 1,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.38 : 801.75 = 801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.38/801.75 = 801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.38x = 801.75 × 801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.38x = 642,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,803.06/517.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.43

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