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Finding the Third Proportional to 347.63 and 838.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 347.63 and 838.88 is: 2,024.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.63 : 838.88 = 838.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.63/838.88 = 838.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.63x = 838.88 × 838.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.63x = 703,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,711.27/347.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,024.34

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