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Finding the Third Proportional to 396.50 and 734.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 396.50 and 734.50 is: 1,360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.50 : 734.50 = 734.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.50/734.50 = 734.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.50x = 734.50 × 734.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.50x = 539,490.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,490.25/396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.63

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