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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.13 and 752.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.13 and 752.44 is: 1,594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.13 : 752.44 = 752.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.13/752.44 = 752.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.13x = 752.44 × 752.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.13x = 566,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,162.19/355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.26

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