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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.75 and 687.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.75 and 687.75 is: 1,408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 687.75 = 687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/687.75 = 687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 687.75 × 687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 473,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,000.06/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.79

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