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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.38 and 777.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.38 and 777.09 is: 1,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.38 : 777.09 = 777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.38/777.09 = 777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.38x = 777.09 × 777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.38x = 603,874.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,874.70/354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.06

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