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Finding the Third Proportional to 518.75 and 779

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Solution

The third proportional to 518.75 and 779 is: 1,169.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 779 = 779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/779 = 779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 779 × 779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 606,841
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,841/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.81

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