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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.75 and 762.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.75 and 762.88 is: 1,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.75 : 762.88 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.75/762.88 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.75x = 762.88 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.75x = 581,978.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,978.27/350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.24

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