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Finding the Third Proportional to 353 and 630

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Solution

The third proportional to 353 and 630 is: 1,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 630 = 630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/630 = 630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 630 × 630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 396,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,900/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.36

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