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Finding the Third Proportional to 332.25 and 615.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 332.25 and 615.38 is: 1,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.25 : 615.38 = 615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.25/615.38 = 615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.25x = 615.38 × 615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.25x = 378,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,686.39/332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.76

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