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Finding the Third Proportional to 766.97 and 1,184.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 766.97 and 1,184.63 is: 1,829.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.97 : 1,184.63 = 1,184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.97/1,184.63 = 1,184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.97x = 1,184.63 × 1,184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.97x = 1,403,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,336.39/766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,829.72

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