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Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 522.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 348 and 522.75 is: 785.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 522.75 = 522.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/522.75 = 522.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 522.75 × 522.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 273,267.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,267.56/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.25

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