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Finding the Third Proportional to 397.50 and 764

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Solution

The third proportional to 397.50 and 764 is: 1,468.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.50 : 764 = 764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.50/764 = 764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.50x = 764 × 764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.50x = 583,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,696/397.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.42

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