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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 759.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.50 and 759.75 is: 1,610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 759.75 = 759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/759.75 = 759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 759.75 × 759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 577,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,220.06/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.10

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