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Finding the Third Proportional to 771 and 907.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 771 and 907.50 is: 1,068.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 907.50 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/907.50 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 907.50 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 823,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,556.25/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.17

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