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Finding the Third Proportional to 357 and 628.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 357 and 628.50 is: 1,106.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 628.50 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/628.50 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 628.50 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 395,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,012.25/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.48

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