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Finding the Third Proportional to 761.63 and 832.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 761.63 and 832.50 is: 909.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.63 : 832.50 = 832.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.63/832.50 = 832.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.63x = 832.50 × 832.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.63x = 693,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,056.25/761.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.97

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