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Finding the Third Proportional to 323 and 484.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 323 and 484.63 is: 727.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323 : 484.63 = 484.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323/484.63 = 484.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323x = 484.63 × 484.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323x = 234,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,861.39/323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.13

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