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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.75 and 418.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.75 and 418.38 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 418.38 = 418.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/418.38 = 418.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 418.38 × 418.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 175,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,037.64/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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