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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.78 and 589.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.78 and 589.78 is: 1,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 589.78 = 589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/589.78 = 589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 589.78 × 589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 347,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,841.92/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.06

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