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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.75 and 756.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.75 and 756.75 is: 1,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 756.75 = 756.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/756.75 = 756.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 756.75 × 756.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 572,670.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,670.56/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.45

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