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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.84 and 723.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.84 and 723.09 is: 1,609.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 723.09 = 723.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/723.09 = 723.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 723.09 × 723.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 522,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,864.57/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.59

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