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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.25 and 763.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.25 and 763.75 is: 1,766.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.25 : 763.75 = 763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.25/763.75 = 763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.25x = 763.75 × 763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.25x = 583,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,314.06/330.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.28

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