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Finding the Third Proportional to 346.78 and 935.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 346.78 and 935.30 is: 2,522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 935.30 = 935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/935.30 = 935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 935.30 × 935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 874,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,780.24/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.57

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