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Finding the Third Proportional to 354 and 813

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Solution

The third proportional to 354 and 813 is: 1,867.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 813 = 813 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/813 = 813/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 813 × 813
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 660,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,969/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.14

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