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Finding the Third Proportional to 334.97 and 720.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 334.97 and 720.84 is: 1,551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 720.84 = 720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/720.84 = 720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 720.84 × 720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 519,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,615.71/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.24

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