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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.25 and 696

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.25 and 696 is: 1,436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 696 = 696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/696 = 696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 696 × 696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 484,416
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,416/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.37

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