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Finding the Third Proportional to 750.94 and 1,231.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 750.94 and 1,231.88 is: 2,020.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.94 : 1,231.88 = 1,231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.94/1,231.88 = 1,231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.94x = 1,231.88 × 1,231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.94x = 1,517,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,516.02/750.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.83

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