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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.88 and 563.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.88 and 563.13 is: 935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 563.13 = 563.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/563.13 = 563.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 563.13 × 563.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 317,109.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,109.77/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.77

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