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Finding the Third Proportional to 345.38 and 738

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Solution

The third proportional to 345.38 and 738 is: 1,576.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.38 : 738 = 738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.38/738 = 738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.38x = 738 × 738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.38x = 544,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,644/345.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.96

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