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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.25 and 742.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.25 and 742.25 is: 1,619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.25 : 742.25 = 742.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.25/742.25 = 742.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.25x = 742.25 × 742.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.25x = 550,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,935.06/340.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.21

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