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Finding the Third Proportional to 342.50 and 744.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 342.50 and 744.13 is: 1,616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 744.13 = 744.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/744.13 = 744.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 744.13 × 744.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 553,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,722.02/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.71

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