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Finding the Third Proportional to 339 and 434.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 339 and 434.50 is: 556.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 434.50 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/434.50 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 434.50 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 188,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,790.25/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.90

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