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Finding the Third Proportional to 338.91 and 533.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 338.91 and 533.81 is: 840.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.91 : 533.81 = 533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.91/533.81 = 533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.91x = 533.81 × 533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.91x = 284,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,955.79/338.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.81

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