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Finding the Third Proportional to 426.75 and 747.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 426.75 and 747.75 is: 1,310.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 747.75 = 747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/747.75 = 747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 747.75 × 747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 559,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,130.06/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.21

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