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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.59 and 767.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.59 and 767.53 is: 1,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.59 : 767.53 = 767.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.59/767.53 = 767.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.59x = 767.53 × 767.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.59x = 589,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,104.22/349.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.11

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