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Finding the Third Proportional to 767 and 902

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Solution

The third proportional to 767 and 902 is: 1,060.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 902 = 902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/902 = 902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 902 × 902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 813,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,604/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.76

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