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Finding the Third Proportional to 682.88 and 767.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 682.88 and 767.25 is: 862.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 767.25 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/767.25 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 767.25 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 588,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,672.56/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.05

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