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Finding the Third Proportional to 349 and 606

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Solution

The third proportional to 349 and 606 is: 1,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 606 = 606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/606 = 606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 606 × 606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 367,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,236/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.25

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