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Finding the Third Proportional to 772 and 968.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 772 and 968.50 is: 1,215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772 : 968.50 = 968.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772/968.50 = 968.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772x = 968.50 × 968.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772x = 937,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,992.25/772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.02

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