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Finding the Third Proportional to 333 and 732.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 333 and 732.09 is: 1,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333 : 732.09 = 732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333/732.09 = 732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333x = 732.09 × 732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333x = 535,961.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,961.26/333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.49

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