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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.16 and 738.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.16 and 738.97 is: 1,614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 738.97 = 738.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/738.97 = 738.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 738.97 × 738.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 546,071.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,071.93/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.84

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