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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.23 and 1,003.64

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.23 and 1,003.64 is: 1,342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.23 : 1,003.64 = 1,003.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.23/1,003.64 = 1,003.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.23x = 1,003.64 × 1,003.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.23x = 1,007,294.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,294.50/750.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.64

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