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Finding the Third Proportional to 717.50 and 969.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 717.50 and 969.25 is: 1,309.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.50 : 969.25 = 969.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.50/969.25 = 969.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.50x = 969.25 × 969.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.50x = 939,445.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,445.56/717.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.33

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