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Finding the Third Proportional to 315 and 763

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Solution

The third proportional to 315 and 763 is: 1,848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 763 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/763 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 763 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 582,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,169/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.16

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