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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.25 and 781.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.25 and 781.75 is: 1,715.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 781.75 = 781.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/781.75 = 781.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 781.75 × 781.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 611,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,133.06/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.46

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