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Finding the Third Proportional to 351 and 747.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 351 and 747.56 is: 1,592.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 747.56 = 747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/747.56 = 747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 747.56 × 747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 558,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,849.69/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.16

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