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Finding the Third Proportional to 775 and 1,252.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 775 and 1,252.50 is: 2,024.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775 : 1,252.50 = 1,252.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775/1,252.50 = 1,252.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775x = 1,252.50 × 1,252.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775x = 1,568,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,756.25/775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.20

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