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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.06 and 507.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.06 and 507.28 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.28 = 507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.28 = 507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.28 × 507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 257,334.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,334.27/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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