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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.06 and 480.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.06 and 480.38 is: 720.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 480.38 = 480.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/480.38 = 480.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 480.38 × 480.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 230,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,760.14/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.98

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