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Finding the Third Proportional to 324 and 750.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 324 and 750.56 is: 1,738.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 750.56 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/750.56 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 750.56 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 563,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,344.07/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.72

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