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Finding the Third Proportional to 331.38 and 674.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 331.38 and 674.75 is: 1,373.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.38 : 674.75 = 674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.38/674.75 = 674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.38x = 674.75 × 674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.38x = 455,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,287.56/331.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.93

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