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Finding the Third Proportional to 349 and 623

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Solution

The third proportional to 349 and 623 is: 1,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 623 = 623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/623 = 623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 623 × 623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 388,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,129/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.12

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