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Finding the Third Proportional to 339.75 and 737.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 339.75 and 737.38 is: 1,600.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.75 : 737.38 = 737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.75/737.38 = 737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.75x = 737.38 × 737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.75x = 543,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,721.89/339.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.36

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