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Finding the Third Proportional to 751.50 and 841.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 751.50 and 841.50 is: 942.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.50 : 841.50 = 841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.50/841.50 = 841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.50x = 841.50 × 841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.50x = 708,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,122.25/751.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.28

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