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Finding the Third Proportional to 672.38 and 957.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 672.38 and 957.56 is: 1,363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.38 : 957.56 = 957.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.38/957.56 = 957.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.38x = 957.56 × 957.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.38x = 916,925.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,925.94/672.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.71

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