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Finding the Third Proportional to 755.06 and 978.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 755.06 and 978.56 is: 1,268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.06 : 978.56 = 978.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.06/978.56 = 978.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.06x = 978.56 × 978.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.06x = 957,584.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,584.57/755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.22

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