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Finding the Third Proportional to 320.92 and 691.89

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Solution

The third proportional to 320.92 and 691.89 is: 1,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 691.89 = 691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/691.89 = 691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 691.89 × 691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 478,713.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,713.82/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.67

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