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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.50 and 535.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.50 and 535.75 is: 816.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.50 : 535.75 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.50/535.75 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.50x = 535.75 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.50x = 287,028.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,028.06/351.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.58

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