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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.09 and 691.98

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.09 and 691.98 is: 1,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 691.98 = 691.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/691.98 = 691.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 691.98 × 691.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 478,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,836.97/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.62

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