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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.75 and 888.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.75 and 888.75 is: 2,264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 888.75 = 888.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/888.75 = 888.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 888.75 × 888.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 789,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,876.56/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.88

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