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Finding the Third Proportional to 732.75 and 952.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 732.75 and 952.13 is: 1,237.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.75 : 952.13 = 952.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.75/952.13 = 952.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.75x = 952.13 × 952.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.75x = 906,542.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,542.02/732.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.18

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