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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.33 and 519.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.33 and 519.50 is: 779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 519.50 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/519.50 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 519.50 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 269,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,880.25/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.26

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