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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.31 and 530.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.31 and 530.06 is: 797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 530.06 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/530.06 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 530.06 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 280,966.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,966.25/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.49

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