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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.06 and 371.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.06 and 371.06 is: 393.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.06 : 371.06 = 371.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.06/371.06 = 371.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.06x = 371.06 × 371.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.06x = 137,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,687.38/350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.32

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