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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.25 and 700.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.25 and 700.88 is: 1,465.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.25 : 700.88 = 700.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.25/700.88 = 700.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.25x = 700.88 × 700.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.25x = 491,225.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,225.77/335.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.25

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