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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.75 and 766.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.75 and 766.38 is: 1,650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 766.38 = 766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/766.38 = 766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 766.38 × 766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 587,330.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,330.64/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.96

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