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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.66 and 712.48

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.66 and 712.48 is: 1,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.66 : 712.48 = 712.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.66/712.48 = 712.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.66x = 712.48 × 712.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.66x = 507,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,622.85/322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.22

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