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Finding the Third Proportional to 777.94 and 1,710.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 777.94 and 1,710.28 is: 3,760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,710.28 = 1,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,710.28 = 1,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,710.28 × 1,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 2,925,061.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,061.95/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.02

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