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Finding the Third Proportional to 738.50 and 855

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Solution

The third proportional to 738.50 and 855 is: 989.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.50 : 855 = 855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.50/855 = 855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.50x = 855 × 855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.50x = 731,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,025/738.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.88

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