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Finding the Third Proportional to 364 and 675

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Solution

The third proportional to 364 and 675 is: 1,251.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 675 = 675 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/675 = 675/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 675 × 675
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 455,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,625/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.72

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