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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.97 and 773.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.97 and 773.44 is: 1,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.97 : 773.44 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.97/773.44 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.97x = 773.44 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.97x = 598,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,205.57/355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.50

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