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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.22 and 512.86

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.22 and 512.86 is: 746.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.22 : 512.86 = 512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.22/512.86 = 512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.22x = 512.86 × 512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.22x = 263,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,024.74/352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.77

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