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Finding the Third Proportional to 701.25 and 965.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 701.25 and 965.25 is: 1,328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.25 : 965.25 = 965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.25/965.25 = 965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.25x = 965.25 × 965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.25x = 931,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,707.56/701.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.64

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