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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.50 and 614.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.50 and 614.25 is: 1,169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.50 : 614.25 = 614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.50/614.25 = 614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.50x = 614.25 × 614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.50x = 377,303.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,303.06/322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.93

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