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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.06 and 502.42

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.06 and 502.42 is: 788.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 502.42 = 502.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/502.42 = 502.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 502.42 × 502.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 252,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,423.82/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.67

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