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Finding the Third Proportional to 334 and 678.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 334 and 678.50 is: 1,378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 678.50 = 678.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/678.50 = 678.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 678.50 × 678.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 460,362.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,362.25/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.33

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