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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.75 and 761.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.75 and 761.75 is: 1,649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 761.75 = 761.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/761.75 = 761.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 761.75 × 761.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 580,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,263.06/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.65

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