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Finding the Third Proportional to 352 and 385.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 352 and 385.75 is: 422.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 385.75 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/385.75 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 385.75 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 148,803.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,803.06/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.74

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