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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.88 and 614.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.88 and 614.50 is: 1,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 614.50 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/614.50 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 614.50 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 377,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,610.25/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.25

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