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Finding the Third Proportional to 240.75 and 337.71

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Solution

The third proportional to 240.75 and 337.71 is: 473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.75 : 337.71 = 337.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.75/337.71 = 337.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.75x = 337.71 × 337.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.75x = 114,048.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,048.68/240.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.72

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