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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.25 and 490.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.25 and 490.75 is: 714.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 490.75 = 490.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/490.75 = 490.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 490.75 × 490.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 240,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,835.56/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.12

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