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Finding the Third Proportional to 725 and 918

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Solution

The third proportional to 725 and 918 is: 1,162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    725 : 918 = 918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    725/918 = 918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    725x = 918 × 918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    725x = 842,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,724/725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.38

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