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Finding the Third Proportional to 614.25 and 738

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Solution

The third proportional to 614.25 and 738 is: 886.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.25 : 738 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.25/738 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.25x = 738 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.25x = 544,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,644/614.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.68

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