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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.50 and 736.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.50 and 736.13 is: 1,563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 736.13 = 736.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/736.13 = 736.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 736.13 × 736.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 541,880.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,880.02/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.87

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