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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.41 and 526.22

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.41 and 526.22 is: 785.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.41 : 526.22 = 526.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.41/526.22 = 526.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.41x = 526.22 × 526.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.41x = 276,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,906.17/352.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.76

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