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Finding the Third Proportional to 755.44 and 789.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 755.44 and 789.19 is: 824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.44 : 789.19 = 789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.44/789.19 = 789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.44x = 789.19 × 789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.44x = 622,816.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,816.91/755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.45

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