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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.50 and 778.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.50 and 778.25 is: 1,805.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 778.25 = 778.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/778.25 = 778.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 778.25 × 778.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 605,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,673.06/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.28

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