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Finding the Third Proportional to 603.38 and 1,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 603.38 and 1,344 is: 2,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.38 : 1,344 = 1,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.38/1,344 = 1,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.38x = 1,344 × 1,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.38x = 1,806,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,336/603.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,993.72

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