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Finding the Third Proportional to 358 and 648

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Solution

The third proportional to 358 and 648 is: 1,172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 648 = 648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/648 = 648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 648 × 648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 419,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,904/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.92

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