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Finding the Third Proportional to 752.63 and 1,140.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 752.63 and 1,140.75 is: 1,729.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.63 : 1,140.75 = 1,140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.63/1,140.75 = 1,140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.63x = 1,140.75 × 1,140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.63x = 1,301,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,310.56/752.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.03

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