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Finding the Third Proportional to 704.25 and 946.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 704.25 and 946.13 is: 1,271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.25 : 946.13 = 946.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.25/946.13 = 946.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.25x = 946.13 × 946.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.25x = 895,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,152.52/704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.07

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