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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.76 and 694.83

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.76 and 694.83 is: 1,442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 694.83 = 694.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/694.83 = 694.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 694.83 × 694.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 482,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,786.12/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.20

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