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Finding the Third Proportional to 359.25 and 751.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 359.25 and 751.50 is: 1,572.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.25 : 751.50 = 751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.25/751.50 = 751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.25x = 751.50 × 751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.25x = 564,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,752.25/359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.03

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