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Finding the Third Proportional to 518.25 and 788.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 518.25 and 788.44 is: 1,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 788.44 = 788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/788.44 = 788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 788.44 × 788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 621,633.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,633.69/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.49

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