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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.50 and 739.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.50 and 739.13 is: 1,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 739.13 = 739.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/739.13 = 739.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 739.13 × 739.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 546,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,305.77/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.78

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