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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.13 and 513.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.13 and 513.84 is: 790.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 513.84 = 513.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/513.84 = 513.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 513.84 × 513.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 264,035.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,035.40/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.23

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