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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.25 and 650.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.25 and 650.63 is: 1,251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 650.63 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/650.63 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 650.63 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 423,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,312.89/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.48

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