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Finding the Third Proportional to 342.56 and 429.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 342.56 and 429.19 is: 537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 429.19 = 429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/429.19 = 429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 429.19 × 429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 184,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,201.91/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.72

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