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Finding the Third Proportional to 312 and 736.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 312 and 736.25 is: 1,737.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 736.25 = 736.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/736.25 = 736.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 736.25 × 736.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 542,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,064.06/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.38

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