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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.36 and 753.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.36 and 753.47 is: 1,639.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 753.47 = 753.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/753.47 = 753.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 753.47 × 753.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 567,715.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,715.16/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.09

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