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Finding the Third Proportional to 652 and 766.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 652 and 766.75 is: 901.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652 : 766.75 = 766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652/766.75 = 766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652x = 766.75 × 766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652x = 587,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,905.56/652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.70

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