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Finding the Third Proportional to 350.81 and 509.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 350.81 and 509.81 is: 740.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.81 : 509.81 = 509.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.81/509.81 = 509.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.81x = 509.81 × 509.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.81x = 259,908.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,908.79/350.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.88

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