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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.63 and 495.49

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.63 and 495.49 is: 756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 495.49 = 495.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/495.49 = 495.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 495.49 × 495.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 245,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,512.51/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.28

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