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Finding the Third Proportional to 761 and 987.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 761 and 987.50 is: 1,281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761 : 987.50 = 987.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761/987.50 = 987.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761x = 987.50 × 987.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761x = 975,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,156.25/761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.41

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