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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.31 and 377.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.31 and 377.06 is: 403.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 377.06 = 377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/377.06 = 377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 377.06 × 377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 142,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,176.13/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.55

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