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Finding the Third Proportional to 737.72 and 925.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 737.72 and 925.69 is: 1,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.72 : 925.69 = 925.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.72/925.69 = 925.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.72x = 925.69 × 925.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.72x = 856,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,897.35/737.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.55

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