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Finding the Third Proportional to 762.19 and 829.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 762.19 and 829.69 is: 903.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.19 : 829.69 = 829.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.19/829.69 = 829.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.19x = 829.69 × 829.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.19x = 688,381.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,381.35/762.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.17

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