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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.38 and 775.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.38 and 775.38 is: 1,677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 775.38 = 775.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/775.38 = 775.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 775.38 × 775.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 601,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,206.39/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.59

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