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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.75 and 784.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.75 and 784.50 is: 819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.75 : 784.50 = 784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.75/784.50 = 784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.75x = 784.50 × 784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.75x = 615,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,440.25/750.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.77

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