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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 334

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 334 is: 459.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 334 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/334 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 334 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 111,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,556/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.08

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