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Finding the Third Proportional to 519 and 735.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 519 and 735.50 is: 1,042.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 735.50 = 735.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/735.50 = 735.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 735.50 × 735.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 540,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,960.25/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.31

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