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Finding the Third Proportional to 342.75 and 508.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 342.75 and 508.88 is: 755.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 508.88 = 508.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/508.88 = 508.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 508.88 × 508.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 258,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,953.77/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.52

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