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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 336

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 336 is: 464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 336 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/336 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 336 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 112,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,896/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.59

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