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Finding the Third Proportional to 350 and 533.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 350 and 533.38 is: 812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350 : 533.38 = 533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350/533.38 = 533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350x = 533.38 × 533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350x = 284,488.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,488.89/350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.83

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