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Finding the Third Proportional to 791.50 and 1,260.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 791.50 and 1,260.50 is: 2,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.50 : 1,260.50 = 1,260.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.50/1,260.50 = 1,260.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.50x = 1,260.50 × 1,260.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.50x = 1,588,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,860.25/791.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.40

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