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Finding the Third Proportional to 321.75 and 699.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 321.75 and 699.19 is: 1,519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.75 : 699.19 = 699.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.75/699.19 = 699.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.75x = 699.19 × 699.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.75x = 488,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,863.16/321.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.39

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