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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.63 and 511.52

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.63 and 511.52 is: 744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.63 : 511.52 = 511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.63/511.52 = 511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.63x = 511.52 × 511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.63x = 261,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,656.23/351.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.12

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