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Finding the Third Proportional to 357.75 and 773.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 357.75 and 773.81 is: 1,673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 773.81 = 773.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/773.81 = 773.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 773.81 × 773.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 598,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,785.79/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.75

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