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Finding the Third Proportional to 761 and 979

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Solution

The third proportional to 761 and 979 is: 1,259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 979 = 979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/979 = 979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 979 × 979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 958,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,441/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.45

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