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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.18 and 731.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.18 and 731.63 is: 1,568.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.18 : 731.63 = 731.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.18/731.63 = 731.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.18x = 731.63 × 731.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.18x = 535,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,275.41/341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.87

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