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Finding the Third Proportional to 717.19 and 945

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Solution

The third proportional to 717.19 and 945 is: 1,245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.19 : 945 = 945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.19/945 = 945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.19x = 945 × 945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.19x = 893,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,025/717.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.18

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