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Finding the Third Proportional to 320 and 839

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Solution

The third proportional to 320 and 839 is: 2,199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 839 = 839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/839 = 839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 839 × 839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 703,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,921/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,199.75

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