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Finding the Third Proportional to 339 and 370.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 339 and 370.50 is: 404.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 370.50 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/370.50 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 370.50 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 137,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,270.25/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.93

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