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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.63 and 501.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.63 and 501.75 is: 743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 501.75 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/501.75 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 501.75 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 251,753.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,753.06/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.46

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