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Finding the Third Proportional to 772.13 and 882.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 772.13 and 882.19 is: 1,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.13 : 882.19 = 882.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.13/882.19 = 882.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.13x = 882.19 × 882.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.13x = 778,254.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,254.79/772.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.94

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