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Finding the Third Proportional to 424.13 and 748.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 424.13 and 748.13 is: 1,319.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.13 : 748.13 = 748.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.13/748.13 = 748.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.13x = 748.13 × 748.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.13x = 559,691.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,691.02/424.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.64

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