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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.13 and 752.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.13 and 752.25 is: 1,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.13 : 752.25 = 752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.13/752.25 = 752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.13x = 752.25 × 752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.13x = 565,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,880.06/346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.90

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