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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.75 and 561.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.75 and 561.94 is: 897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.75 : 561.94 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.75/561.94 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.75x = 561.94 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.75x = 315,773.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,773.75/351.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.72

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