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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.38 and 757.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.38 and 757.16 is: 1,617.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 757.16 = 757.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/757.16 = 757.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 757.16 × 757.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 573,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,291.50/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.75

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