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Finding the Third Proportional to 330.96 and 711.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 330.96 and 711.76 is: 1,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.96 : 711.76 = 711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.96/711.76 = 711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.96x = 711.76 × 711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.96x = 506,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,596.40/330.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.68

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