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Finding the Third Proportional to 767.81 and 1,247.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 767.81 and 1,247.91 is: 2,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.81 : 1,247.91 = 1,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.81/1,247.91 = 1,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.81x = 1,247.91 × 1,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.81x = 1,557,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,270.01/767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.19

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