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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.06 and 696.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.06 and 696.56 is: 1,410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 696.56 = 696.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/696.56 = 696.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 696.56 × 696.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 485,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,199.32/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.21

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