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Finding the Third Proportional to 64.13 and 344.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 64.13 and 344.25 is: 1,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 344.25 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/344.25 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 344.25 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 118,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,508.06/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.08

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