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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.69 and 741.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.69 and 741.09 is: 1,640.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.69 : 741.09 = 741.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.69/741.09 = 741.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.69x = 741.09 × 741.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.69x = 549,219.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,219.95/334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.99

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