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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.75 and 743.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.75 and 743.75 is: 1,637.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 743.75 = 743.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/743.75 = 743.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 743.75 × 743.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 553,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,164.06/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.79

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