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Finding the Third Proportional to 351 and 557.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 351 and 557.72 is: 886.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 557.72 = 557.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/557.72 = 557.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 557.72 × 557.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 311,050.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,050.20/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.18

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