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Finding the Third Proportional to 356 and 754.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 356 and 754.75 is: 1,600.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356 : 754.75 = 754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356/754.75 = 754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356x = 754.75 × 754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356x = 569,647.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,647.56/356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.13

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