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Finding the Third Proportional to 602.75 and 737.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 602.75 and 737.75 is: 902.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.75 : 737.75 = 737.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.75/737.75 = 737.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.75x = 737.75 × 737.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.75x = 544,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,275.06/602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.99

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