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Finding the Third Proportional to 737.06 and 999.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 737.06 and 999.56 is: 1,355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.06 : 999.56 = 999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.06/999.56 = 999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.06x = 999.56 × 999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.06x = 999,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,125.19/737.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.55

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