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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.81 and 912.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.81 and 912.09 is: 2,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 912.09 = 912.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/912.09 = 912.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 912.09 × 912.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 831,915.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,915.01/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,477.32

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