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Finding the Third Proportional to 351 and 553

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Solution

The third proportional to 351 and 553 is: 871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 553 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/553 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 553 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 305,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,809/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.25

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