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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.27 and 487.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.27 and 487.69 is: 731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.27 : 487.69 = 487.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.27/487.69 = 487.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.27x = 487.69 × 487.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.27x = 237,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,839.10/325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.21

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