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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.81 and 740.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.81 and 740.81 is: 1,605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 740.81 = 740.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/740.81 = 740.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 740.81 × 740.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 548,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,803.16/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.57

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