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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.50 and 766.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.50 and 766.88 is: 1,697.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 766.88 = 766.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/766.88 = 766.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 766.88 × 766.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 588,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,097.27/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.25

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