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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.63 and 735.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.63 and 735.75 is: 1,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 735.75 = 735.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/735.75 = 735.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 735.75 × 735.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 541,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,328.06/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.90

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