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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.50 and 422.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.50 and 422.63 is: 511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 422.63 = 422.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/422.63 = 422.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 422.63 × 422.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 178,611.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,611.89/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.05

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