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Finding the Third Proportional to 237.94 and 349.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 237.94 and 349.31 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.94 : 349.31 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.94/349.31 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.94x = 349.31 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.94x = 122,019.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,019.22/237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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