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Finding the Third Proportional to 753.75 and 978.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 753.75 and 978.19 is: 1,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.75 : 978.19 = 978.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.75/978.19 = 978.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.75x = 978.19 × 978.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.75x = 956,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,850.79/753.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.45

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