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Finding the Third Proportional to 342.88 and 531.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 342.88 and 531.88 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 531.88 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/531.88 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 531.88 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 282,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,891.02/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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