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Finding the Third Proportional to 353 and 954.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 353 and 954.50 is: 2,580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353 : 954.50 = 954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353/954.50 = 954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353x = 954.50 × 954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353x = 911,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,070.25/353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.94

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