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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.31 and 828.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.31 and 828.56 is: 1,965.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.31 : 828.56 = 828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.31/828.56 = 828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.31x = 828.56 × 828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.31x = 686,515.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,515.82/349.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.33

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