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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.38 and 832.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.38 and 832.75 is: 2,002.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 832.75 = 832.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/832.75 = 832.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 832.75 × 832.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 693,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,472.56/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.09

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