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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.38 and 511.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.38 and 511.19 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 511.19 = 511.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/511.19 = 511.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 511.19 × 511.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 261,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,312.66/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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