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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.06 and 818.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.06 and 818.44 is: 1,881.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 818.44 = 818.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/818.44 = 818.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 818.44 × 818.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 669,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,839.94/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,881.24

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