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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.06 and 657.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.06 and 657.56 is: 1,350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 657.56 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/657.56 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 657.56 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 432,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,388.44/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.95

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