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Finding the Third Proportional to 355 and 753.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 355 and 753.25 is: 1,598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 753.25 = 753.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/753.25 = 753.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 753.25 × 753.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 567,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,385.56/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.27

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