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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.88 and 811.27

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.88 and 811.27 is: 1,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 811.27 = 811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/811.27 = 811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 811.27 × 811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 658,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,151.91/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.33

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