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Finding the Third Proportional to 358.50 and 652.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 358.50 and 652.88 is: 1,188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 652.88 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/652.88 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 652.88 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 426,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,245.77/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.97

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