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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 841.36

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 841.36 is: 2,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 841.36 = 841.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/841.36 = 841.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 841.36 × 841.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 707,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,885.60/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,011.93

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