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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.20 and 507.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.20 and 507.38 is: 761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 507.38 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/507.38 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 507.38 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 257,429.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,429.39/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.17

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