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Finding the Third Proportional to 767.53 and 1,180.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 767.53 and 1,180.83 is: 1,816.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,180.83 = 1,180.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,180.83 = 1,180.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,180.83 × 1,180.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 1,394,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,355.06/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.68

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