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Finding the Third Proportional to 716.75 and 897.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 716.75 and 897.38 is: 1,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716.75 : 897.38 = 897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716.75/897.38 = 897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716.75x = 897.38 × 897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716.75x = 805,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,281.89/716.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.52

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