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Finding the Third Proportional to 355.22 and 519.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 355.22 and 519.33 is: 759.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 519.33 = 519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/519.33 = 519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 519.33 × 519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 269,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,701.70/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.26

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