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Finding the Third Proportional to 338 and 436

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Solution

The third proportional to 338 and 436 is: 562.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 436 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/436 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 436 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 190,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,096/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.41

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