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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.50 and 861

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.50 and 861 is: 2,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.50 : 861 = 861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.50/861 = 861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.50x = 861 × 861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.50x = 741,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,321/346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.45

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