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Finding the Third Proportional to 744.44 and 1,325.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 744.44 and 1,325.56 is: 2,360.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744.44 : 1,325.56 = 1,325.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744.44/1,325.56 = 1,325.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744.44x = 1,325.56 × 1,325.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744.44x = 1,757,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,115.94/744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,360.33

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