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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.63 and 484.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.63 and 484.31 is: 692.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 484.31 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/484.31 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 484.31 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 234,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,558.60/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.68

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