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Finding the Third Proportional to 730.27 and 858.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 730.27 and 858.38 is: 1,008.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.27 : 858.38 = 858.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.27/858.38 = 858.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.27x = 858.38 × 858.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.27x = 736,807.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,807.64/730.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.96

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