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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.50 and 677

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.50 and 677 is: 1,354

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.50 : 677 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.50/677 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.50x = 677 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.50x = 458,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,329/338.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354

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