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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.67 and 737.54

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.67 and 737.54 is: 1,620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.67 : 737.54 = 737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.67/737.54 = 737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.67x = 737.54 × 737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.67x = 543,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,969.63/335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.56

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