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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.13 and 738.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.13 and 738.49 is: 1,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 738.49 = 738.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/738.49 = 738.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 738.49 × 738.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 545,370.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,370.71/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.24

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