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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.78 and 497.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.78 and 497.69 is: 772.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.78 : 497.69 = 497.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.78/497.69 = 497.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.78x = 497.69 × 497.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.78x = 247,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,692.85/320.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.16

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