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Finding the Third Proportional to 199.69 and 350.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 199.69 and 350.44 is: 614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.69 : 350.44 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.69/350.44 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.69x = 350.44 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.69x = 122,806.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,806.44/199.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.99

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