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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.03 and 577.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.03 and 577.97 is: 1,027.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.03 : 577.97 = 577.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.03/577.97 = 577.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.03x = 577.97 × 577.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.03x = 334,047.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,047.88/325.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.74

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