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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.25 and 823.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.25 and 823.38 is: 1,930.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.25 : 823.38 = 823.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.25/823.38 = 823.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.25x = 823.38 × 823.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.25x = 677,946.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,946.39/351.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.10

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