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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.25 and 745.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.25 and 745.38 is: 1,708.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.25 : 745.38 = 745.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.25/745.38 = 745.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.25x = 745.38 × 745.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.25x = 555,583.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,583.89/325.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.17

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