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Finding the Third Proportional to 702.75 and 937.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 702.75 and 937.50 is: 1,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.75 : 937.50 = 937.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.75/937.50 = 937.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.75x = 937.50 × 937.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.75x = 878,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,906.25/702.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.67

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