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Finding the Third Proportional to 353 and 661

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Solution

The third proportional to 353 and 661 is: 1,237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 661 = 661 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/661 = 661/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 661 × 661
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 436,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,921/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.74

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