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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.29 and 741.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.29 and 741.02 is: 1,628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.29 : 741.02 = 741.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.29/741.02 = 741.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.29x = 741.02 × 741.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.29x = 549,115.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,115.73/337.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628.03

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