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Finding the Third Proportional to 352 and 527.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352 and 527.50 is: 790.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 527.50 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/527.50 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 527.50 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 278,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,256.25/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.50

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