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Finding the Third Proportional to 338 and 726.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 338 and 726.25 is: 1,560.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338 : 726.25 = 726.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338/726.25 = 726.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338x = 726.25 × 726.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338x = 527,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,439.06/338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.47

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