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Finding the Third Proportional to 346 and 361

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Solution

The third proportional to 346 and 361 is: 376.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 361 = 361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/361 = 361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 361 × 361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 130,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,321/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.65

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