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Finding the Third Proportional to 325 and 642.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325 and 642.50 is: 1,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325 : 642.50 = 642.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325/642.50 = 642.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325x = 642.50 × 642.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325x = 412,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,806.25/325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.17

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