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Finding the Third Proportional to 351 and 683.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 351 and 683.25 is: 1,330.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351 : 683.25 = 683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351/683.25 = 683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351x = 683.25 × 683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351x = 466,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,830.56/351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.00

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