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Finding the Third Proportional to 747 and 1,181.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 747 and 1,181.25 is: 1,867.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747 : 1,181.25 = 1,181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747/1,181.25 = 1,181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747x = 1,181.25 × 1,181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747x = 1,395,351.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,351.56/747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.94

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