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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.69 and 754.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.69 and 754.31 is: 1,613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 754.31 = 754.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/754.31 = 754.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 754.31 × 754.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 568,987.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,987.35/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.29

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