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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.13 and 944.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.13 and 944.81 is: 2,556.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.13 : 944.81 = 944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.13/944.81 = 944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.13x = 944.81 × 944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.13x = 892,670.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,670.66/349.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,556.88

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