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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.63 and 520.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.63 and 520.88 is: 780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 520.88 = 520.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/520.88 = 520.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 520.88 × 520.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 271,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,310.77/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.47

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