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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 534.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 534.09 is: 810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 534.09 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/534.09 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 534.09 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 285,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,256.13/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.75

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