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Finding the Third Proportional to 320 and 836.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320 and 836.50 is: 2,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 836.50 = 836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/836.50 = 836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 836.50 × 836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 699,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,732.25/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.66

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