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Finding the Third Proportional to 766.97 and 1,641.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 766.97 and 1,641.94 is: 3,515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.97 : 1,641.94 = 1,641.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.97/1,641.94 = 1,641.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.97x = 1,641.94 × 1,641.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.97x = 2,695,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,958.75/766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.08

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