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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.75 and 723.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.75 and 723.75 is: 1,464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 723.75 = 723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/723.75 = 723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 723.75 × 723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 523,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,814.06/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.19

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