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Finding the Third Proportional to 320 and 845

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Solution

The third proportional to 320 and 845 is: 2,231.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 845 = 845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/845 = 845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 845 × 845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 714,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,025/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,231.33

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