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Finding the Third Proportional to 739.97 and 935.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 739.97 and 935.30 is: 1,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.97 : 935.30 = 935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.97/935.30 = 935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.97x = 935.30 × 935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.97x = 874,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,780.24/739.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.19

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