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Finding the Third Proportional to 357 and 684.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 357 and 684.75 is: 1,313.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 684.75 = 684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/684.75 = 684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 684.75 × 684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 468,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,882.56/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.40

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