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Finding the Third Proportional to 777.75 and 840.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 777.75 and 840.75 is: 908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 840.75 = 840.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/840.75 = 840.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 840.75 × 840.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 706,860.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,860.56/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.85

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