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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.25 and 677.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.25 and 677.50 is: 1,415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 677.50 = 677.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/677.50 = 677.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 677.50 × 677.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 459,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,006.25/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.59

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