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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.75 and 765.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.75 and 765.94 is: 1,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 765.94 = 765.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/765.94 = 765.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 765.94 × 765.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 586,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,660.25/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.73

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