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Finding the Third Proportional to 351 and 522.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 351 and 522.84 is: 778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 522.84 = 522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/522.84 = 522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 522.84 × 522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 273,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,365.59/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.82

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