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Finding the Third Proportional to 708.19 and 906.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 708.19 and 906.19 is: 1,159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708.19 : 906.19 = 906.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708.19/906.19 = 906.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708.19x = 906.19 × 906.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708.19x = 821,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,175.79/708.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.55

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