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Finding the Third Proportional to 800 and 1,190.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 800 and 1,190.75 is: 1,772.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,190.75 = 1,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,190.75 = 1,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,190.75 × 1,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 1,417,885.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,885.56/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.36

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