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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.63 and 756.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.63 and 756.38 is: 1,784.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 756.38 = 756.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/756.38 = 756.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 756.38 × 756.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 572,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,103.14/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.34

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