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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.31 and 648.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.31 and 648.42 is: 1,203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 648.42 = 648.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/648.42 = 648.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 648.42 × 648.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 420,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,450.93/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.65

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