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Finding the Third Proportional to 353.25 and 775.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 353.25 and 775.75 is: 1,703.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 775.75 = 775.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/775.75 = 775.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 775.75 × 775.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 601,788.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,788.06/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.58

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