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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.69 and 489.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.69 and 489.94 is: 717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.69 : 489.94 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.69/489.94 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.69x = 489.94 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.69x = 240,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,038.75/334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.20

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