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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.69 and 429.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.69 and 429.19 is: 565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 429.19 = 429.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/429.19 = 429.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 429.19 × 429.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 184,201.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,201.91/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.58

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