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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.50 and 781.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.50 and 781.75 is: 1,695.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.50 : 781.75 = 781.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.50/781.75 = 781.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.50x = 781.75 × 781.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.50x = 611,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,133.06/360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.24

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