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Finding the Third Proportional to 243 and 329.70

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Solution

The third proportional to 243 and 329.70 is: 447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243 : 329.70 = 329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243/329.70 = 329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243x = 329.70 × 329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243x = 108,699.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,699.00/243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.32

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