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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.75 and 451.31

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.75 and 451.31 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 451.31 = 451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/451.31 = 451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 451.31 × 451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 203,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,682.97/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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