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Finding the Third Proportional to 739.13 and 875.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 739.13 and 875.25 is: 1,036.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.13 : 875.25 = 875.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.13/875.25 = 875.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.13x = 875.25 × 875.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.13x = 766,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,062.56/739.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.45

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