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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.63 and 749.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.63 and 749.88 is: 1,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.63 : 749.88 = 749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.63/749.88 = 749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.63x = 749.88 × 749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.63x = 562,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,312.52/330.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.76

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