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Finding the Third Proportional to 333.75 and 615

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Solution

The third proportional to 333.75 and 615 is: 1,133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.75 : 615 = 615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.75/615 = 615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.75x = 615 × 615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.75x = 378,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,225/333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.26

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