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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.31 and 546.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.31 and 546.75 is: 855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 546.75 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/546.75 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 546.75 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 298,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,935.56/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.78

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