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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.38 and 654.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.38 and 654.13 is: 1,335.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 654.13 = 654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/654.13 = 654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 654.13 × 654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 427,879.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,879.52/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.56

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