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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.94 and 763.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.94 and 763.31 is: 1,641.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 763.31 = 763.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/763.31 = 763.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 763.31 × 763.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 582,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,645.97/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.55

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