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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.50 and 529.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.50 and 529.75 is: 821.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 529.75 = 529.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/529.75 = 529.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 529.75 × 529.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 280,635.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,635.06/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.77

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