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Finding the Third Proportional to 672.50 and 952.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 672.50 and 952.38 is: 1,348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.50 : 952.38 = 952.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.50/952.38 = 952.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.50x = 952.38 × 952.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.50x = 907,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,018.14/672.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.73

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