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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.42 and 668.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.42 and 668.67 is: 1,272.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.42 : 668.67 = 668.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.42/668.67 = 668.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.42x = 668.67 × 668.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.42x = 447,122.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,122.08/351.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.32

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