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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.75 and 813.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.75 and 813.75 is: 1,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 813.75 = 813.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/813.75 = 813.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 813.75 × 813.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 662,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,189.06/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.70

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