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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.19 and 756.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.19 and 756.05 is: 1,636.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.19 : 756.05 = 756.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.19/756.05 = 756.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.19x = 756.05 × 756.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.19x = 571,615.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,615.74/349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.96

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