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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.69 and 373.78

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.69 and 373.78 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 373.78 = 373.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/373.78 = 373.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 373.78 × 373.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 139,712.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,712.42/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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