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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.06 and 484.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.06 and 484.31 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 484.31 = 484.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/484.31 = 484.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 484.31 × 484.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 234,558.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,558.60/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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