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Finding the Third Proportional to 766.13 and 986.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 766.13 and 986.63 is: 1,270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 986.63 = 986.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/986.63 = 986.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 986.63 × 986.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 973,428.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,428.89/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.59

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