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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.75 and 602.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.75 and 602.38 is: 1,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 602.38 = 602.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/602.38 = 602.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 602.38 × 602.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 362,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,855.64/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.33

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