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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.13 and 506.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.13 and 506.25 is: 767.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 506.25 = 506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/506.25 = 506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 506.25 × 506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 256,289.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,289.06/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.05

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