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Finding the Third Proportional to 321 and 659

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Solution

The third proportional to 321 and 659 is: 1,352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 659 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/659 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 659 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 434,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,281/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.90

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