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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.13 and 736.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.13 and 736.88 is: 1,625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 736.88 = 736.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/736.88 = 736.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 736.88 × 736.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 542,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,984.77/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.09

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