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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.38 and 562.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.38 and 562.75 is: 911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.38 : 562.75 = 562.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.38/562.75 = 562.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.38x = 562.75 × 562.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.38x = 316,687.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,687.56/347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.66

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