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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.63 and 714.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.63 and 714.75 is: 1,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.63 : 714.75 = 714.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.63/714.75 = 714.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.63x = 714.75 × 714.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.63x = 510,867.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,867.56/350.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.02

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