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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.50 and 524.16

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.50 and 524.16 is: 844.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.50 : 524.16 = 524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.50/524.16 = 524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.50x = 524.16 × 524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.50x = 274,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,739.77/325.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.05

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