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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.56 and 559.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.56 and 559.69 is: 891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.56 : 559.69 = 559.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.56/559.69 = 559.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.56x = 559.69 × 559.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.56x = 313,250.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,250.10/351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.02

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