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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.88 and 692.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.88 and 692.75 is: 1,344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 692.75 = 692.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/692.75 = 692.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 692.75 × 692.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 479,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,902.56/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.74

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