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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.03 and 477.35

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.03 and 477.35 is: 670.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 477.35 = 477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/477.35 = 477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 477.35 × 477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 227,864.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,864.51/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.13

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