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Finding the Third Proportional to 351.84 and 842.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 351.84 and 842.06 is: 2,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.84 : 842.06 = 842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.84/842.06 = 842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.84x = 842.06 × 842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.84x = 709,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,069.25/351.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.30

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