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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.50 and 350.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.50 and 350.50 is: 367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.50 : 350.50 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.50/350.50 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.50x = 350.50 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.50x = 122,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,850.25/334.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.27

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