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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.13 and 622.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.13 and 622.50 is: 1,191.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 622.50 = 622.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/622.50 = 622.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 622.50 × 622.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 387,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,506.25/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.87

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