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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.25 and 783.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.25 and 783.50 is: 1,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.25 : 783.50 = 783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.25/783.50 = 783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.25x = 783.50 × 783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.25x = 613,872.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,872.25/357.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.33

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