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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.38 and 751.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.38 and 751.63 is: 1,594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 751.63 = 751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/751.63 = 751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 751.63 × 751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 564,940.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,940.14/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.19

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