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Finding the Third Proportional to 352.88 and 513.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 352.88 and 513.38 is: 746.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.88 : 513.38 = 513.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.88/513.38 = 513.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.88x = 513.38 × 513.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.88x = 263,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,553.89/352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.88

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