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Finding the Third Proportional to 369.75 and 775.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 369.75 and 775.50 is: 1,626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.75 : 775.50 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.75/775.50 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.75x = 775.50 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.75x = 601,400.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,400.25/369.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.51

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