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Finding the Third Proportional to 353.74 and 750.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 353.74 and 750.52 is: 1,592.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 750.52 = 750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/750.52 = 750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 750.52 × 750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 563,273.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,273.70/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.33

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