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Finding the Third Proportional to 337.92 and 727.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 337.92 and 727.10 is: 1,564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.92 : 727.10 = 727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.92/727.10 = 727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.92x = 727.10 × 727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.92x = 528,676.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,676.68/337.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.49

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