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Finding the Third Proportional to 730.42 and 951.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 730.42 and 951.47 is: 1,239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.42 : 951.47 = 951.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.42/951.47 = 951.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.42x = 951.47 × 951.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.42x = 905,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,301.14/730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.42

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