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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.92 and 603.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.92 and 603.56 is: 1,078.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 603.56 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/603.56 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 603.56 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 364,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,287.69/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.02

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