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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.50 and 346.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.50 and 346.50 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 346.50 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/346.50 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 346.50 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 120,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,062.25/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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