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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.88 and 521.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.88 and 521.75 is: 780.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.88 : 521.75 = 521.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.88/521.75 = 521.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.88x = 521.75 × 521.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.88x = 272,223.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,223.06/348.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.29

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