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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.13 and 497.53

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.13 and 497.53 is: 761.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 497.53 = 497.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/497.53 = 497.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 497.53 × 497.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 247,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,537.34/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.36

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