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Finding the Third Proportional to 357 and 630.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 357 and 630.75 is: 1,114.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 630.75 = 630.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/630.75 = 630.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 630.75 × 630.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 397,845.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,845.56/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.41

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