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Finding the Third Proportional to 324.88 and 701.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 324.88 and 701.75 is: 1,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 701.75 = 701.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/701.75 = 701.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 701.75 × 701.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 492,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,453.06/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.82

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