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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.50 and 751.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.50 and 751.50 is: 1,588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.50 : 751.50 = 751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.50/751.50 = 751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.50x = 751.50 × 751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.50x = 564,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,752.25/355.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.61

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