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Finding the Third Proportional to 787.50 and 945

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Solution

The third proportional to 787.50 and 945 is: 1,134

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 945 = 945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/945 = 945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 945 × 945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 893,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,025/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134

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