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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.75 and 653.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.75 and 653.75 is: 1,324.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 653.75 = 653.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/653.75 = 653.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 653.75 × 653.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 427,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,389.06/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.21

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