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Finding the Third Proportional to 336.56 and 482.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 336.56 and 482.91 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.56 : 482.91 = 482.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.56/482.91 = 482.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.56x = 482.91 × 482.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.56x = 233,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,198.45/336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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