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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.25 and 533.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.25 and 533.44 is: 848.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 533.44 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/533.44 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 533.44 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 284,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,555.57/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.79

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