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Finding the Third Proportional to 334 and 732.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 334 and 732.25 is: 1,605.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334 : 732.25 = 732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334/732.25 = 732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334x = 732.25 × 732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334x = 536,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,190.06/334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.36

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