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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.75 and 812.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.75 and 812.38 is: 1,870.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.75 : 812.38 = 812.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.75/812.38 = 812.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.75x = 812.38 × 812.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.75x = 659,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,953.14/352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.88

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