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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.13 and 774.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.13 and 774.75 is: 1,796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 774.75 = 774.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/774.75 = 774.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 774.75 × 774.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 600,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,237.56/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.45

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