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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.50 and 701

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.50 and 701 is: 1,402

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.50 : 701 = 701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.50/701 = 701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.50x = 701 × 701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.50x = 491,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,401/350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402

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