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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.50 and 723.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.50 and 723.75 is: 1,437.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 723.75 = 723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/723.75 = 723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 723.75 × 723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 523,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,814.06/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.08

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