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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.13 and 488.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.13 and 488.25 is: 733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 488.25 = 488.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/488.25 = 488.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 488.25 × 488.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 238,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,388.06/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.22

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