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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.50 and 445.30

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.50 and 445.30 is: 614.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 445.30 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/445.30 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 445.30 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 198,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,294.09/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.87

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