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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.75 and 711.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.75 and 711.50 is: 1,512.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.75 : 711.50 = 711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.75/711.50 = 711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.75x = 711.50 × 711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.75x = 506,232.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,232.25/334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.27

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