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Finding the Third Proportional to 767.81 and 1,609.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 767.81 and 1,609.03 is: 3,371.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.81 : 1,609.03 = 1,609.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.81/1,609.03 = 1,609.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.81x = 1,609.03 × 1,609.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.81x = 2,588,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,981.56/767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.89

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