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Finding the Third Proportional to 356 and 754.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 356 and 754.25 is: 1,598.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 754.25 = 754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/754.25 = 754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 754.25 × 754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 568,893.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,893.06/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.01

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