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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.56 and 763.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.56 and 763.31 is: 1,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 763.31 = 763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/763.31 = 763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 763.31 × 763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 582,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,645.97/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.30

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