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Finding the Third Proportional to 770.50 and 1,685.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 770.50 and 1,685.50 is: 3,687.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.50 : 1,685.50 = 1,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.50/1,685.50 = 1,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.50x = 1,685.50 × 1,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.50x = 2,840,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,910.25/770.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.10

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