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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.72 and 744.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.72 and 744.19 is: 1,620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 744.19 = 744.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/744.19 = 744.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 744.19 × 744.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 553,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,815.04/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.68

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