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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.63 and 732.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.63 and 732.38 is: 1,542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 732.38 = 732.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/732.38 = 732.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 732.38 × 732.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 536,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,373.14/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.96

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