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Finding the Third Proportional to 153.75 and 328

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Solution

The third proportional to 153.75 and 328 is: 699.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.75 : 328 = 328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.75/328 = 328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.75x = 328 × 328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.75x = 107,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,584/153.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.73

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