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Finding the Third Proportional to 364.92 and 756.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 364.92 and 756.42 is: 1,567.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.92 : 756.42 = 756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.92/756.42 = 756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.92x = 756.42 × 756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.92x = 572,174.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,174.05/364.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.94

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