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Finding the Third Proportional to 651 and 772.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 651 and 772.50 is: 916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651 : 772.50 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651/772.50 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651x = 772.50 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651x = 596,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,756.25/651
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.68

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