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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.25 and 496.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.25 and 496.88 is: 770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.25 : 496.88 = 496.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.25/496.88 = 496.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.25x = 496.88 × 496.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.25x = 246,884.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,884.77/320.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.91

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