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Finding the Third Proportional to 342 and 511.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 342 and 511.75 is: 765.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 511.75 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/511.75 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 511.75 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 261,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,888.06/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.75

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