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Finding the Third Proportional to 356.91 and 704.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 356.91 and 704.56 is: 1,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 704.56 = 704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/704.56 = 704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 704.56 × 704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 496,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,401.44/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,390.85

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