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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.13 and 452.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.13 and 452.81 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 452.81 = 452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/452.81 = 452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 452.81 × 452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 205,039.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,039.16/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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