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Finding the Third Proportional to 766.13 and 1,242.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 766.13 and 1,242.28 is: 2,014.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,242.28 = 1,242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,242.28 = 1,242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,242.28 × 1,242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 1,543,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,262.70/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.37

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