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Finding the Third Proportional to 361.75 and 771.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 361.75 and 771.50 is: 1,645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.75 : 771.50 = 771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.75/771.50 = 771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.75x = 771.50 × 771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.75x = 595,212.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,212.25/361.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.37

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