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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.36 and 689.84

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.36 and 689.84 is: 1,485.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.36 : 689.84 = 689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.36/689.84 = 689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.36x = 689.84 × 689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.36x = 475,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,885.75/320.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.47

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