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Finding the Third Proportional to 342.38 and 738.66

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Solution

The third proportional to 342.38 and 738.66 is: 1,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 738.66 = 738.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/738.66 = 738.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 738.66 × 738.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 545,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,613.06/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.61

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