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Finding the Third Proportional to 345.56 and 735.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 345.56 and 735.56 is: 1,565.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.56 : 735.56 = 735.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.56/735.56 = 735.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.56x = 735.56 × 735.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.56x = 541,052.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,052.19/345.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.71

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