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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.94 and 532.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.94 and 532.97 is: 848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 532.97 = 532.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/532.97 = 532.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 532.97 × 532.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 284,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,055.69/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.09

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