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Finding the Third Proportional to 392.88 and 704.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 392.88 and 704.75 is: 1,264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.88 : 704.75 = 704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.88/704.75 = 704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.88x = 704.75 × 704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.88x = 496,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,672.56/392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.20

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