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Finding the Third Proportional to 344 and 677.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344 and 677.50 is: 1,334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 677.50 = 677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/677.50 = 677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 677.50 × 677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 459,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,006.25/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.32

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