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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 773.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.50 and 773.25 is: 1,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 773.25 = 773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/773.25 = 773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 773.25 × 773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 597,915.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,915.56/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.83

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