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Finding the Third Proportional to 325.69 and 536.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 325.69 and 536.63 is: 884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.69 : 536.63 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.69/536.63 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.69x = 536.63 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.69x = 287,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,966.39/325.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.18

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