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Finding the Third Proportional to 323.25 and 741.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 323.25 and 741.25 is: 1,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.25 : 741.25 = 741.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.25/741.25 = 741.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.25x = 741.25 × 741.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.25x = 549,451.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,451.56/323.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.77

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