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Finding the Third Proportional to 350 and 532.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 350 and 532.25 is: 809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 532.25 = 532.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/532.25 = 532.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 532.25 × 532.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 283,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,290.06/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.40

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