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Finding the Third Proportional to 374.75 and 764.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 374.75 and 764.38 is: 1,559.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.75 : 764.38 = 764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.75/764.38 = 764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.75x = 764.38 × 764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.75x = 584,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,269.14/374.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.09

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