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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.74 and 560.20

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.74 and 560.20 is: 892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.74 : 560.20 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.74/560.20 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.74x = 560.20 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.74x = 313,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,820.98/351.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.20

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