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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.75 and 528.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.75 and 528.50 is: 805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 528.50 = 528.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/528.50 = 528.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 528.50 × 528.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 279,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,312.25/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.51

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