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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.06 and 759.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.06 and 759.94 is: 1,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 759.94 = 759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/759.94 = 759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 759.94 × 759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 577,505.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,505.00/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.72

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