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Finding the Third Proportional to 320 and 456.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320 and 456.50 is: 651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 456.50 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/456.50 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 456.50 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 208,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,392.25/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.23

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