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Finding the Third Proportional to 774 and 1,265

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Solution

The third proportional to 774 and 1,265 is: 2,067.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,265 = 1,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,265 = 1,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,265 × 1,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 1,600,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,225/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.47

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