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Finding the Third Proportional to 767.63 and 1,122.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 767.63 and 1,122.75 is: 1,642.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.63 : 1,122.75 = 1,122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.63/1,122.75 = 1,122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.63x = 1,122.75 × 1,122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.63x = 1,260,567.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,567.56/767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.17

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