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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.97 and 504.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.97 and 504.56 is: 760.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 504.56 = 504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/504.56 = 504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 504.56 × 504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 254,583.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,583.32/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.02

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