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Finding the Third Proportional to 323.68 and 484.10

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Solution

The third proportional to 323.68 and 484.10 is: 724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 484.10 = 484.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/484.10 = 484.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 484.10 × 484.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 234,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,354.32/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.02

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