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Finding the Third Proportional to 336 and 599.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 336 and 599.25 is: 1,068.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 599.25 = 599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/599.25 = 599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 599.25 × 599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 359,100.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,100.56/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.75

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