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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.75 and 724.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.75 and 724.75 is: 1,497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 724.75 = 724.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/724.75 = 724.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 724.75 × 724.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 525,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,262.56/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.54

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