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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.50 and 741

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.50 and 741 is: 1,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.50 : 741 = 741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.50/741 = 741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.50x = 741 × 741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.50x = 549,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,081/352.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.68

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