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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 620.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 620.86 is: 1,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 620.86 = 620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/620.86 = 620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 620.86 × 620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 385,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,466.36/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.56

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