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Finding the Third Proportional to 338 and 484.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 338 and 484.75 is: 695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 484.75 = 484.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/484.75 = 484.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 484.75 × 484.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 234,982.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,982.56/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.21

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