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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.41 and 768.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.41 and 768.84 is: 1,767.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.41 : 768.84 = 768.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.41/768.84 = 768.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.41x = 768.84 × 768.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.41x = 591,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,120.71/334.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.67

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