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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.31 and 659.81

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.31 and 659.81 is: 1,350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 659.81 = 659.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/659.81 = 659.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 659.81 × 659.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 435,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,352.54/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.72

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