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Finding the Third Proportional to 375.75 and 759.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 375.75 and 759.09 is: 1,533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.75 : 759.09 = 759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.75/759.09 = 759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.75x = 759.09 × 759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.75x = 576,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,223.32/375.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.53

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