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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.88 and 351.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.88 and 351.84 is: 373.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 351.84 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/351.84 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 351.84 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 123,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,794.02/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.01

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