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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.63 and 561.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.63 and 561.94 is: 908.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 561.94 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/561.94 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 561.94 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 315,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,773.75/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.37

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