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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.50 and 653

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.50 and 653 is: 1,227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 653 = 653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/653 = 653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 653 × 653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 426,409
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,409/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.08

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