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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.25 and 526.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.25 and 526.63 is: 805.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 526.63 = 526.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/526.63 = 526.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 526.63 × 526.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 277,333.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,333.89/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.62

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