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Finding the Third Proportional to 353.53 and 661.92

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Solution

The third proportional to 353.53 and 661.92 is: 1,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.53 : 661.92 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.53/661.92 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.53x = 661.92 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.53x = 438,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,140.57/353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.33

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