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Finding the Third Proportional to 768 and 871.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 768 and 871.50 is: 988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 871.50 = 871.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/871.50 = 871.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 871.50 × 871.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 759,512.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,512.25/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.95

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