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Finding the Third Proportional to 348 and 743.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 348 and 743.88 is: 1,590.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 743.88 = 743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/743.88 = 743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 743.88 × 743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 553,350.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,350.02/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.09

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