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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.41 and 792.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.41 and 792.56 is: 1,878.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.41 : 792.56 = 792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.41/792.56 = 792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.41x = 792.56 × 792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.41x = 628,155.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,155.32/334.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.42

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