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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.06 and 477.14

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.06 and 477.14 is: 711.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 477.14 = 477.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/477.14 = 477.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 477.14 × 477.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 227,663.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,663.18/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.31

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