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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 626.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 626.48 is: 1,115.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 626.48 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/626.48 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 626.48 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 392,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,482.67/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.50

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