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Finding the Third Proportional to 701.88 and 953.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 701.88 and 953.75 is: 1,296.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.88 : 953.75 = 953.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.88/953.75 = 953.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.88x = 953.75 × 953.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.88x = 909,639.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,639.06/701.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.01

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