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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.75 and 707.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.75 and 707.50 is: 1,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.75 : 707.50 = 707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.75/707.50 = 707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.75x = 707.50 × 707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.75x = 500,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,556.25/347.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.41

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