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Finding the Third Proportional to 332 and 716

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Solution

The third proportional to 332 and 716 is: 1,544.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 716 = 716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/716 = 716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 716 × 716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 512,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,656/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.14

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