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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.75 and 749.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.75 and 749.75 is: 1,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 749.75 = 749.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/749.75 = 749.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 749.75 × 749.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 562,125.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,125.06/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.83

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