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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 583.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 583.59 is: 967.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 583.59 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/583.59 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 583.59 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 340,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,581.67/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.99

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