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Finding the Third Proportional to 336.45 and 519.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 336.45 and 519.75 is: 802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.45 : 519.75 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.45/519.75 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.45x = 519.75 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.45x = 270,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,140.06/336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.92

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