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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.63 and 712.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.63 and 712.50 is: 1,473.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 712.50 = 712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/712.50 = 712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 712.50 × 712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 507,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,656.25/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.07

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