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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.75 and 509.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.75 and 509.75 is: 776.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 509.75 = 509.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/509.75 = 509.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 509.75 × 509.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 259,845.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,845.06/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.24

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