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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.03 and 487.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.03 and 487.69 is: 738.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.03 : 487.69 = 487.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.03/487.69 = 487.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.03x = 487.69 × 487.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.03x = 237,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,839.10/322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.56

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