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Finding the Third Proportional to 321.19 and 704.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 321.19 and 704.63 is: 1,545.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.19 : 704.63 = 704.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.19/704.63 = 704.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.19x = 704.63 × 704.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.19x = 496,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,496.39/321.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.81

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