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Finding the Third Proportional to 349.50 and 820.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 349.50 and 820.50 is: 1,926.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 820.50 = 820.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/820.50 = 820.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 820.50 × 820.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 673,220.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,220.25/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.24

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