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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.97 and 754.73

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.97 and 754.73 is: 1,613.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.97 : 754.73 = 754.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.97/754.73 = 754.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.97x = 754.73 × 754.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.97x = 569,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,623.98/352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.81

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