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Finding the Third Proportional to 760.75 and 829.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 760.75 and 829.75 is: 905.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.75 : 829.75 = 829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.75/829.75 = 829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.75x = 829.75 × 829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.75x = 688,485.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,485.06/760.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.01

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