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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.25 and 694.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.25 and 694.50 is: 1,443.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.25 : 694.50 = 694.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.25/694.50 = 694.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.25x = 694.50 × 694.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.25x = 482,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,330.25/334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.02

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