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Finding the Third Proportional to 333.56 and 504.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 333.56 and 504.94 is: 764.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.56 : 504.94 = 504.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.56/504.94 = 504.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.56x = 504.94 × 504.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.56x = 254,961.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,961.88/333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.36

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