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Finding the Third Proportional to 775 and 1,263

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Solution

The third proportional to 775 and 1,263 is: 2,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775 : 1,263 = 1,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775/1,263 = 1,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775x = 1,263 × 1,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775x = 1,595,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,169/775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.28

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