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Finding the Third Proportional to 750 and 1,121.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 750 and 1,121.25 is: 1,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750 : 1,121.25 = 1,121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750/1,121.25 = 1,121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750x = 1,121.25 × 1,121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750x = 1,257,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,201.56/750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.27

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