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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.69 and 585.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.69 and 585.84 is: 973.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.69 : 585.84 = 585.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.69/585.84 = 585.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.69x = 585.84 × 585.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.69x = 343,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,212.90/352.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.14

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