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Finding the Third Proportional to 731.38 and 985.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 731.38 and 985.25 is: 1,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.38 : 985.25 = 985.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.38/985.25 = 985.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.38x = 985.25 × 985.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.38x = 970,717.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,717.56/731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.25

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