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Finding the Third Proportional to 330 and 628

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Solution

The third proportional to 330 and 628 is: 1,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 628 = 628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/628 = 628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 628 × 628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 394,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,384/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.10

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