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Finding the Third Proportional to 749 and 878

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Solution

The third proportional to 749 and 878 is: 1,029.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 878 = 878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/878 = 878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 878 × 878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 770,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,884/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.22

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