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Finding the Third Proportional to 336.63 and 739.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 336.63 and 739.88 is: 1,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.63 : 739.88 = 739.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.63/739.88 = 739.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.63x = 739.88 × 739.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.63x = 547,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,415.02/336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.19

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