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Finding the Third Proportional to 600.75 and 731.95

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Solution

The third proportional to 600.75 and 731.95 is: 891.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.75 : 731.95 = 731.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.75/731.95 = 731.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.75x = 731.95 × 731.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.75x = 535,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,755.38/600.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.81

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