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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.25 and 749.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.25 and 749.88 is: 1,619.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.25 : 749.88 = 749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.25/749.88 = 749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.25x = 749.88 × 749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.25x = 562,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,312.52/347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.33

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