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Finding the Third Proportional to 337 and 716.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337 and 716.75 is: 1,524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 716.75 = 716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/716.75 = 716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 716.75 × 716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 513,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,730.56/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.42

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