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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.50 and 511.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.50 and 511.75 is: 749.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 511.75 = 511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/511.75 = 511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 511.75 × 511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 261,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,888.06/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.32

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