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Finding the Third Proportional to 288 and 748

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Solution

The third proportional to 288 and 748 is: 1,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 748 = 748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/748 = 748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 748 × 748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 559,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,504/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.72

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