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Finding the Third Proportional to 768.94 and 1,225.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 768.94 and 1,225.27 is: 1,952.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,225.27 = 1,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,225.27 = 1,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,225.27 × 1,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 1,501,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,275.85/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.40

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