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Finding the Third Proportional to 722 and 952.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 722 and 952.50 is: 1,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722 : 952.50 = 952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722/952.50 = 952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722x = 952.50 × 952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722x = 907,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,256.25/722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.59

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