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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.31 and 695.46

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.31 and 695.46 is: 1,500.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.31 : 695.46 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.31/695.46 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.31x = 695.46 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.31x = 483,665.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,665.92/322.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.61

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