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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.81 and 699.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.81 and 699.94 is: 1,527.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.81 : 699.94 = 699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.81/699.94 = 699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.81x = 699.94 × 699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.81x = 489,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,912.50/320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.10

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