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Finding the Third Proportional to 767.44 and 1,693.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 767.44 and 1,693.64 is: 3,737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,693.64 = 1,693.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,693.64 = 1,693.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,693.64 × 1,693.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 2,868,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,428.49/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.64

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