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Finding the Third Proportional to 339.75 and 719.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 339.75 and 719.16 is: 1,522.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 719.16 = 719.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/719.16 = 719.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 719.16 × 719.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 517,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,185.71/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.25

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