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Finding the Third Proportional to 520 and 792.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 520 and 792.75 is: 1,208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 792.75 = 792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/792.75 = 792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 792.75 × 792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 628,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,452.56/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.56

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