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Finding the Third Proportional to 756 and 974.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 756 and 974.25 is: 1,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 974.25 = 974.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/974.25 = 974.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 974.25 × 974.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 949,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,163.06/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.51

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