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Finding the Third Proportional to 339.19 and 672.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 339.19 and 672.19 is: 1,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 672.19 = 672.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/672.19 = 672.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 672.19 × 672.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 451,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,836.04/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.11

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