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Finding the Third Proportional to 358 and 693.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 358 and 693.50 is: 1,343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 693.50 = 693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/693.50 = 693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 693.50 × 693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 480,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,942.25/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.41

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