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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.77 and 738.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.77 and 738.28 is: 1,608.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.77 : 738.28 = 738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.77/738.28 = 738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.77x = 738.28 × 738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.77x = 545,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,059.20/338.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.96

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