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Finding the Third Proportional to 341.93 and 737.02

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Solution

The third proportional to 341.93 and 737.02 is: 1,588.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.93 : 737.02 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.93/737.02 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.93x = 737.02 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.93x = 543,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,192.03/341.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.61

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