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Finding the Third Proportional to 322 and 597.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 322 and 597.50 is: 1,108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 597.50 = 597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/597.50 = 597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 597.50 × 597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 357,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,006.25/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.72

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