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Finding the Third Proportional to 353.88 and 707.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 353.88 and 707.75 is: 1,415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.88 : 707.75 = 707.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.88/707.75 = 707.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.88x = 707.75 × 707.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.88x = 500,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,910.06/353.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.50

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