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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.75 and 657

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.75 and 657 is: 1,206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 657 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/657 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 657 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 431,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,649/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.57

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