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Finding the Third Proportional to 735.19 and 838.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 735.19 and 838.13 is: 955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.19 : 838.13 = 838.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.19/838.13 = 838.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.19x = 838.13 × 838.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.19x = 702,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,453.52/735.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.48

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