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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.13 and 419.34

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.13 and 419.34 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 419.34 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/419.34 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 419.34 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 175,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,849.18/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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