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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.50 and 770.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.50 and 770.50 is: 1,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.50 : 770.50 = 770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.50/770.50 = 770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.50x = 770.50 × 770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.50x = 593,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,670.25/354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.67

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