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Finding the Third Proportional to 339.38 and 744.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 339.38 and 744.94 is: 1,635.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.38 : 744.94 = 744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.38/744.94 = 744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.38x = 744.94 × 744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.38x = 554,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,931.88/339.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.16

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