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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.22 and 757.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.22 and 757.69 is: 1,616.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 757.69 = 757.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/757.69 = 757.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 757.69 × 757.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 574,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,090.35/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.16

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