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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.75 and 702

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.75 and 702 is: 1,413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 702 = 702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/702 = 702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 702 × 702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 492,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,804/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.06

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