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Finding the Third Proportional to 700.25 and 969.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 700.25 and 969.38 is: 1,341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.25 : 969.38 = 969.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.25/969.38 = 969.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.25x = 969.38 × 969.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.25x = 939,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,687.89/700.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.93

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