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Finding the Third Proportional to 344.25 and 723.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 344.25 and 723.94 is: 1,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 723.94 = 723.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/723.94 = 723.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 723.94 × 723.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 524,085.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,085.50/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.40

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