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Finding the Third Proportional to 762.94 and 1,279.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 762.94 and 1,279.88 is: 2,147.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.94 : 1,279.88 = 1,279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.94/1,279.88 = 1,279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.94x = 1,279.88 × 1,279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.94x = 1,638,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,080.02/762.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,147.07

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