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Finding the Third Proportional to 776.25 and 1,663.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 776.25 and 1,663.88 is: 3,566.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.25 : 1,663.88 = 1,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.25/1,663.88 = 1,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.25x = 1,663.88 × 1,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.25x = 2,768,480.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,480.02/776.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.48

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