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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.75 and 710.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.75 and 710.81 is: 1,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.75 : 710.81 = 710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.75/710.81 = 710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.75x = 710.81 × 710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.75x = 505,254.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,254.41/330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.60

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