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Finding the Third Proportional to 333.13 and 729.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 333.13 and 729.25 is: 1,596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.13 : 729.25 = 729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.13/729.25 = 729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.13x = 729.25 × 729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.13x = 531,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,805.56/333.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.41

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