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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.19 and 420.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.19 and 420.75 is: 508.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.19 : 420.75 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.19/420.75 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.19x = 420.75 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.19x = 177,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,030.56/348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.43

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