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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.36 and 435.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.36 and 435.69 is: 592.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 435.69 = 435.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/435.69 = 435.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 435.69 × 435.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 189,827.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,827.00/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.54

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