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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.50 and 795.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.50 and 795.38 is: 1,825.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 795.38 = 795.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/795.38 = 795.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 795.38 × 795.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 632,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,621.39/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.75

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