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Finding the Third Proportional to 787.13 and 1,587.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 787.13 and 1,587.75 is: 3,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.13 : 1,587.75 = 1,587.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.13/1,587.75 = 1,587.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.13x = 1,587.75 × 1,587.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.13x = 2,520,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520,950.06/787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.73

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