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Finding the Third Proportional to 360.75 and 731.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 360.75 and 731.06 is: 1,481.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 731.06 = 731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/731.06 = 731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 731.06 × 731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 534,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,452.38/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.50

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