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Finding the Third Proportional to 322.88 and 426.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 322.88 and 426.94 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 426.94 = 426.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/426.94 = 426.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 426.94 × 426.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 182,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,275.63/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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