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Finding the Third Proportional to 325 and 399

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Solution

The third proportional to 325 and 399 is: 489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 399 = 399 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/399 = 399/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 399 × 399
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 159,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,201/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.85

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