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Finding the Third Proportional to 321.56 and 660.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 321.56 and 660.56 is: 1,356.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.56 : 660.56 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.56/660.56 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.56x = 660.56 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.56x = 436,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,342.82/321.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356.95

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