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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 461.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 461.81 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 461.81 = 461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/461.81 = 461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 461.81 × 461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 213,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,270.79/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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