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Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 580

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Solution

The third proportional to 348 and 580 is: 966.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 580 = 580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/580 = 580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 580 × 580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 336,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,400/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.67

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