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Finding the Third Proportional to 346 and 462.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 346 and 462.50 is: 618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 462.50 = 462.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/462.50 = 462.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 462.50 × 462.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 213,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,906.25/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.23

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