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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.25 and 730.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.25 and 730.50 is: 1,577.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.25 : 730.50 = 730.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.25/730.50 = 730.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.25x = 730.50 × 730.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.25x = 533,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,630.25/338.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.62

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