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Finding the Third Proportional to 720.94 and 823.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 720.94 and 823.88 is: 941.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.94 : 823.88 = 823.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.94/823.88 = 823.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.94x = 823.88 × 823.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.94x = 678,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,770.02/720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.51

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