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Finding the Third Proportional to 767 and 938

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Solution

The third proportional to 767 and 938 is: 1,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767 : 938 = 938 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767/938 = 938/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767x = 938 × 938
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767x = 879,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,844/767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.12

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