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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.16 and 811.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.16 and 811.58 is: 1,870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.16 : 811.58 = 811.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.16/811.58 = 811.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.16x = 811.58 × 811.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.16x = 658,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,665.39/352.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.36

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