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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.75 and 746.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.75 and 746.38 is: 1,539.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 746.38 = 746.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/746.38 = 746.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 746.38 × 746.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 557,075.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,075.64/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.95

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