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Finding the Third Proportional to 732.94 and 927.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 732.94 and 927.56 is: 1,173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.94 : 927.56 = 927.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.94/927.56 = 927.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.94x = 927.56 × 927.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.94x = 860,372.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,372.19/732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.87

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