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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.38 and 560.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.38 and 560.94 is: 892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.38 : 560.94 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.38/560.94 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.38x = 560.94 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.38x = 314,650.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,650.88/352.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.94

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