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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.56 and 532.41

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.56 and 532.41 is: 806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 532.41 = 532.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/532.41 = 532.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 532.41 × 532.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 283,456.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,456.42/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.28

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