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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.36 and 483.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.36 and 483.75 is: 730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 483.75 = 483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/483.75 = 483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 483.75 × 483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 234,009.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,009.81/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.46

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