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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.75 and 632.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.75 and 632.75 is: 1,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.75 : 632.75 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.75/632.75 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.75x = 632.75 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.75x = 400,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,372.56/337.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.41

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