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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.50 and 541.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.50 and 541.50 is: 914.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 541.50 = 541.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/541.50 = 541.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 541.50 × 541.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 293,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,222.25/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.89

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