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Finding the Third Proportional to 519.75 and 806.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 519.75 and 806.44 is: 1,251.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 806.44 = 806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/806.44 = 806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 806.44 × 806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 650,341.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,341.44/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.26

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