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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.63 and 536.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.63 and 536.63 is: 828.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 536.63 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/536.63 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 536.63 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 287,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,966.39/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.38

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