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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.25 and 742.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.25 and 742.75 is: 1,602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 742.75 = 742.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/742.75 = 742.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 742.75 × 742.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 551,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,677.56/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.55

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