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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.81 and 488.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.81 and 488.81 is: 711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 488.81 = 488.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/488.81 = 488.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 488.81 × 488.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 238,937.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,937.66/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.52

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