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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.63 and 730.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.63 and 730.69 is: 1,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 730.69 = 730.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/730.69 = 730.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 730.69 × 730.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 533,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,904.22/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.17

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