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Finding the Third Proportional to 335 and 652

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Solution

The third proportional to 335 and 652 is: 1,268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 652 = 652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/652 = 652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 652 × 652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 425,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,104/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.97

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