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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.50 and 535

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.50 and 535 is: 802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.50 : 535 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.50/535 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.50x = 535 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.50x = 286,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,225/356.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.88

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