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Finding the Third Proportional to 320 and 672

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Solution

The third proportional to 320 and 672 is: 1,411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 672 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/672 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 672 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 451,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,584/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.20

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