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Finding the Third Proportional to 787.88 and 904.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 787.88 and 904.69 is: 1,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 904.69 = 904.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/904.69 = 904.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 904.69 × 904.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 818,459.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,459.47/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.82

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