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Finding the Third Proportional to 735.50 and 848

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Solution

The third proportional to 735.50 and 848 is: 977.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.50 : 848 = 848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.50/848 = 848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.50x = 848 × 848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.50x = 719,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,104/735.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.71

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