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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.06 and 694.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.06 and 694.13 is: 1,505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.06 : 694.13 = 694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.06/694.13 = 694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.06x = 694.13 × 694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.06x = 481,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,809.52/320.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.36

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