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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 740.11

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 740.11 is: 1,556.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 740.11 = 740.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/740.11 = 740.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 740.11 × 740.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 547,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,761.89/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.83

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