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Finding the Third Proportional to 288 and 774.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 288 and 774.50 is: 2,082.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 774.50 = 774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/774.50 = 774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 774.50 × 774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 599,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,850.25/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.81

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