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Finding the Third Proportional to 336.09 and 740.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 336.09 and 740.25 is: 1,630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 740.25 = 740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/740.25 = 740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 740.25 × 740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 547,970.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,970.06/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630.41

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