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Finding the Third Proportional to 663.75 and 783.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 663.75 and 783.75 is: 925.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.75 : 783.75 = 783.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.75/783.75 = 783.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.75x = 783.75 × 783.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.75x = 614,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,264.06/663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.44

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