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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.88 and 527.44

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.88 and 527.44 is: 823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 527.44 = 527.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/527.44 = 527.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 527.44 × 527.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 278,190.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,190.32/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.35

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