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Finding the Third Proportional to 335 and 769.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 335 and 769.25 is: 1,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 769.25 = 769.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/769.25 = 769.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 769.25 × 769.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 591,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,745.56/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.40

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