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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.63 and 717.61

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.63 and 717.61 is: 1,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 717.61 = 717.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/717.61 = 717.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 717.61 × 717.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 514,963.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,963.22/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.29

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