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Finding the Third Proportional to 354.75 and 519.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 354.75 and 519.69 is: 761.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.75 : 519.69 = 519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.75/519.69 = 519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.75x = 519.69 × 519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.75x = 270,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,075.10/354.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.31

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