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Finding the Third Proportional to 754 and 970

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Solution

The third proportional to 754 and 970 is: 1,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754 : 970 = 970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754/970 = 970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754x = 970 × 970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754x = 940,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,900/754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.88

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