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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.75 and 628.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.75 and 628.50 is: 1,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 628.50 = 628.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/628.50 = 628.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 628.50 × 628.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 395,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,012.25/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.29

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