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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.06 and 728.06

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.06 and 728.06 is: 1,582.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 728.06 = 728.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/728.06 = 728.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 728.06 × 728.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 530,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,075.00/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.02

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