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Finding the Third Proportional to 642 and 758.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 642 and 758.25 is: 895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 758.25 = 758.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/758.25 = 758.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 758.25 × 758.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 574,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,943.06/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.55

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