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Finding the Third Proportional to 396 and 708.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 396 and 708.75 is: 1,268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 708.75 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/708.75 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 708.75 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 502,326.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,326.56/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.50

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