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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.75 and 771

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.75 and 771 is: 1,629.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.75 : 771 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.75/771 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.75x = 771 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.75x = 594,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,441/364.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.72

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