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Finding the Third Proportional to 343.69 and 752.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 343.69 and 752.63 is: 1,648.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.69 : 752.63 = 752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.69/752.63 = 752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.69x = 752.63 × 752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.69x = 566,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,444.39/343.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.14

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