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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.25 and 591.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.25 and 591.75 is: 1,017.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 591.75 = 591.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/591.75 = 591.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 591.75 × 591.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 350,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,168.06/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.19

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