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Finding the Third Proportional to 342.28 and 739.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 342.28 and 739.69 is: 1,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 739.69 = 739.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/739.69 = 739.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 739.69 × 739.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 547,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,137.60/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.50

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