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Finding the Third Proportional to 340.31 and 638.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 340.31 and 638.25 is: 1,197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 638.25 = 638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/638.25 = 638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 638.25 × 638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 407,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,363.06/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.03

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