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Finding the Third Proportional to 365.75 and 714.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 365.75 and 714.25 is: 1,394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.75 : 714.25 = 714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.75/714.25 = 714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.75x = 714.25 × 714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.75x = 510,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,153.06/365.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.81

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