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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.63 and 469.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.63 and 469.13 is: 686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 469.13 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/469.13 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 469.13 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 220,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,078.27/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.40

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