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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.50 and 396.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.50 and 396.75 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 396.75 = 396.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/396.75 = 396.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 396.75 × 396.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 157,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,410.56/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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