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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.13 and 780.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.13 and 780.75 is: 1,874.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.13 : 780.75 = 780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.13/780.75 = 780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.13x = 780.75 × 780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.13x = 609,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,570.56/325.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.88

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