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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.87 and 734.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.87 and 734.70 is: 1,592.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 734.70 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/734.70 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 734.70 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 539,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,777.20/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.87

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