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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.75 and 528.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.75 and 528.75 is: 801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 528.75 = 528.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/528.75 = 528.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 528.75 × 528.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 279,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,576.56/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.65

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