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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.67 and 532.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.67 and 532.27 is: 821.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 532.27 = 532.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/532.27 = 532.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 532.27 × 532.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 283,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,306.70/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.96

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