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Finding the Third Proportional to 721.13 and 827.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 721.13 and 827.16 is: 948.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721.13 : 827.16 = 827.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721.13/827.16 = 827.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721.13x = 827.16 × 827.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721.13x = 684,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,187.46/721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.78

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