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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.75 and 770.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.75 and 770.75 is: 1,698.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.75 : 770.75 = 770.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.75/770.75 = 770.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.75x = 770.75 × 770.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.75x = 594,055.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,055.56/349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.51

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