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Finding the Third Proportional to 318 and 747.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 318 and 747.75 is: 1,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 747.75 = 747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/747.75 = 747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 747.75 × 747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 559,130.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,130.06/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.27

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