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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.59 and 785.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.59 and 785.44 is: 1,720.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 785.44 = 785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/785.44 = 785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 785.44 × 785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 616,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,912.07/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.36

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