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Finding the Third Proportional to 761 and 1,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 761 and 1,363 is: 2,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 1,363 = 1,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/1,363 = 1,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 1,363 × 1,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 1,857,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,769/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,441.22

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