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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.38 and 645.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.38 and 645.94 is: 1,286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 645.94 = 645.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/645.94 = 645.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 645.94 × 645.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 417,235.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,235.25/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.27

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