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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.50 and 657

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.50 and 657 is: 1,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 657 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/657 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 657 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 431,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,649/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.05

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