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Finding the Third Proportional to 772.88 and 845.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 772.88 and 845.44 is: 924.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 845.44 = 845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/845.44 = 845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 845.44 × 845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 714,764.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,764.57/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.81

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