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Finding the Third Proportional to 297.42 and 346.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 297.42 and 346.92 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.42 : 346.92 = 346.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.42/346.92 = 346.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.42x = 346.92 × 346.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.42x = 120,354.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,354.79/297.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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