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Finding the Third Proportional to 756.84 and 965.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 756.84 and 965.67 is: 1,232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.84 : 965.67 = 965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.84/965.67 = 965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.84x = 965.67 × 965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.84x = 932,522.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,522.17/756.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.12

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