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Finding the Third Proportional to 775 and 1,162.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 775 and 1,162.50 is: 1,743.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775 : 1,162.50 = 1,162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775/1,162.50 = 1,162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775x = 1,162.50 × 1,162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775x = 1,351,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,406.25/775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.75

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