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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.63 and 416.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.63 and 416.81 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 416.81 = 416.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/416.81 = 416.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 416.81 × 416.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 173,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,732.66/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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