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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.75 and 895.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.75 and 895.88 is: 2,301.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.75 : 895.88 = 895.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.75/895.88 = 895.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.75x = 895.88 × 895.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.75x = 802,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,592.02/348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.34

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