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Finding the Third Proportional to 621 and 766.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621 and 766.50 is: 946.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621 : 766.50 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621/766.50 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621x = 766.50 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621x = 587,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,522.25/621
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.09

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