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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.31 and 753.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.31 and 753.94 is: 1,599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.31 : 753.94 = 753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.31/753.94 = 753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.31x = 753.94 × 753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.31x = 568,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,421.75/355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.78

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