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Finding the Third Proportional to 348.94 and 556.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 348.94 and 556.88 is: 888.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.94 : 556.88 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.94/556.88 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.94x = 556.88 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.94x = 310,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,109.77/348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.73

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