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Finding the Third Proportional to 323 and 430.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 323 and 430.25 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 430.25 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/430.25 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 430.25 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 185,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,115.06/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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