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Finding the Third Proportional to 757.69 and 828.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 757.69 and 828.56 is: 906.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.69 : 828.56 = 828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.69/828.56 = 828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.69x = 828.56 × 828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.69x = 686,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,515.82/757.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.07

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