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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.63 and 710.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.63 and 710.44 is: 1,451.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 710.44 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/710.44 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 710.44 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 504,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,721.44/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.91

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