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Finding the Third Proportional to 704.44 and 900.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 704.44 and 900.75 is: 1,151.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.44 : 900.75 = 900.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.44/900.75 = 900.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.44x = 900.75 × 900.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.44x = 811,350.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,350.56/704.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.77

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