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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.16 and 737.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.16 and 737.25 is: 1,621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 737.25 = 737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/737.25 = 737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 737.25 × 737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 543,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,537.56/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.74

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