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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.06 and 701.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.06 and 701.72 is: 1,418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.06 : 701.72 = 701.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.06/701.72 = 701.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.06x = 701.72 × 701.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.06x = 492,409.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,409.20/347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.79

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