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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.31 and 529.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.31 and 529.31 is: 802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 529.31 = 529.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/529.31 = 529.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 529.31 × 529.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 280,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,171.72/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.07

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