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Finding the Third Proportional to 729.75 and 828.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 729.75 and 828.75 is: 941.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.75 : 828.75 = 828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.75/828.75 = 828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.75x = 828.75 × 828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.75x = 686,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,826.56/729.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.18

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