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Finding the Third Proportional to 296 and 346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 296 and 346.50 is: 405.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 346.50 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/346.50 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 346.50 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 120,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,062.25/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.62

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