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Finding the Third Proportional to 792.56 and 941.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 792.56 and 941.06 is: 1,117.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792.56 : 941.06 = 941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792.56/941.06 = 941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792.56x = 941.06 × 941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792.56x = 885,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,598.63/792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.39

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