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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.26 and 559.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.26 and 559.56 is: 893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 559.56 = 559.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/559.56 = 559.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 559.56 × 559.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 313,112.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,112.38/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.94

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