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Finding the Third Proportional to 788.06 and 936.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 788.06 and 936.56 is: 1,113.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 936.56 = 936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/936.56 = 936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 936.56 × 936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 877,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,149.32/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.05

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