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Finding the Third Proportional to 353.50 and 698

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Solution

The third proportional to 353.50 and 698 is: 1,378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.50 : 698 = 698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.50/698 = 698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.50x = 698 × 698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.50x = 487,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,204/353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.23

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