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Finding the Third Proportional to 519.75 and 796.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 519.75 and 796.08 is: 1,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 796.08 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/796.08 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 796.08 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 633,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,740.38/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.32

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