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Finding the Third Proportional to 520.50 and 966.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 520.50 and 966.75 is: 1,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.50 : 966.75 = 966.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.50/966.75 = 966.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.50x = 966.75 × 966.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.50x = 934,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,605.56/520.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.59

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