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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.09 and 1,052.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.09 and 1,052.91 is: 1,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.09 : 1,052.91 = 1,052.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.09/1,052.91 = 1,052.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.09x = 1,052.91 × 1,052.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.09x = 1,108,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,611.57/750.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.96

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