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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.81 and 518.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.81 and 518.70 is: 801.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 518.70 = 518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/518.70 = 518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 518.70 × 518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 269,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,044.83/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.18

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