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Finding the Third Proportional to 717 and 972.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 717 and 972.75 is: 1,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717 : 972.75 = 972.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717/972.75 = 972.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717x = 972.75 × 972.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717x = 946,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,242.56/717
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.72

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