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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.78 and 537.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.78 and 537.47 is: 833.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 537.47 = 537.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/537.47 = 537.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 537.47 × 537.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 288,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,872.66/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.01

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