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Finding the Third Proportional to 323.06 and 699.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 323.06 and 699.56 is: 1,514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.06 : 699.56 = 699.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.06/699.56 = 699.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.06x = 699.56 × 699.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.06x = 489,387.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,387.69/323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.84

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