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Finding the Third Proportional to 749 and 976.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 749 and 976.50 is: 1,273.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749 : 976.50 = 976.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749/976.50 = 976.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749x = 976.50 × 976.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749x = 953,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,552.25/749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.10

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