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Finding the Third Proportional to 772.88 and 946.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 772.88 and 946.13 is: 1,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 946.13 = 946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/946.13 = 946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 946.13 × 946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 895,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,152.52/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.21

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