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Finding the Third Proportional to 332.54 and 708.67

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Solution

The third proportional to 332.54 and 708.67 is: 1,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 708.67 = 708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/708.67 = 708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 708.67 × 708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 502,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,214.44/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.22

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