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Finding the Third Proportional to 701.06 and 934.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 701.06 and 934.78 is: 1,246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.06 : 934.78 = 934.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.06/934.78 = 934.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.06x = 934.78 × 934.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.06x = 873,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,815.99/701.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.42

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