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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.63 and 702.58

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.63 and 702.58 is: 1,520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 702.58 = 702.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/702.58 = 702.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 702.58 × 702.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 493,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,618.77/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.54

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