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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.50 and 745.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.50 and 745.25 is: 1,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 745.25 = 745.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/745.25 = 745.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 745.25 × 745.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 555,397.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,397.56/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.59

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