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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.50 and 527.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.50 and 527.34 is: 823.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 527.34 = 527.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/527.34 = 527.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 527.34 × 527.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 278,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,091.43/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.97

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