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Finding the Third Proportional to 756.38 and 954.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 756.38 and 954.94 is: 1,205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.38 : 954.94 = 954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.38/954.94 = 954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.38x = 954.94 × 954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.38x = 911,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,905.63/756.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.63

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