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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.73 and 408.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.73 and 408.16 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 408.16 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/408.16 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 408.16 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 166,597.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,597.90/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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