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Finding the Third Proportional to 351 and 737.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 351 and 737.44 is: 1,549.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 737.44 = 737.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/737.44 = 737.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 737.44 × 737.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 543,814.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,814.07/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.33

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