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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.75 and 708.47

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.75 and 708.47 is: 1,517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 708.47 = 708.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/708.47 = 708.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 708.47 × 708.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 501,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,927.97/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.54

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