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Finding the Third Proportional to 335.92 and 504.04

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Solution

The third proportional to 335.92 and 504.04 is: 756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 504.04 = 504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/504.04 = 504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 504.04 × 504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 254,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,051.44/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.29

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