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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.50 and 763.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.50 and 763.50 is: 1,658.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 763.50 = 763.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/763.50 = 763.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 763.50 × 763.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 582,932.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,932.25/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.41

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