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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.75 and 660.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.75 and 660.25 is: 1,235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 660.25 = 660.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/660.25 = 660.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 660.25 × 660.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 435,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,930.06/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.80

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