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Finding the Third Proportional to 767 and 1,664.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 767 and 1,664.50 is: 3,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 1,664.50 = 1,664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/1,664.50 = 1,664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 1,664.50 × 1,664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 2,770,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,560.25/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,612.20

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