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Finding the Third Proportional to 339.33 and 740.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 339.33 and 740.81 is: 1,617.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 740.81 = 740.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/740.81 = 740.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 740.81 × 740.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 548,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,803.16/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.32

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