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Finding the Third Proportional to 323.75 and 676

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Solution

The third proportional to 323.75 and 676 is: 1,411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.75 : 676 = 676 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.75/676 = 676/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.75x = 676 × 676
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.75x = 456,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,976/323.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.51

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