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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.08 and 520.59

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.08 and 520.59 is: 804.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 520.59 = 520.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/520.59 = 520.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 520.59 × 520.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 271,017.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,017.85/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.02

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