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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.25 and 736.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.25 and 736.75 is: 1,609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.25 : 736.75 = 736.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.25/736.75 = 736.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.25x = 736.75 × 736.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.25x = 542,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,800.56/337.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.49

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