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Finding the Third Proportional to 702 and 936.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 702 and 936.75 is: 1,250.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702 : 936.75 = 936.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702/936.75 = 936.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702x = 936.75 × 936.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702x = 877,500.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,500.56/702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.00

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