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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.16 and 736.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.16 and 736.03 is: 1,587.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 736.03 = 736.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/736.03 = 736.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 736.03 × 736.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 541,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,742.00/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.96

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