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Finding the Third Proportional to 789.19 and 933.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 789.19 and 933.75 is: 1,104.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.19 : 933.75 = 933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.19/933.75 = 933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.19x = 933.75 × 933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.19x = 871,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,889.06/789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.79

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